| Regimental number | 8/3732 |
| Place of birth | Riverton |
| Occupation | Grocer's assistant |
| Next of kin | Father, John Petchell, Riverton |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 40 |
| Place of burial | Riverton Cemetery (Section 2, Block C) |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Mr & Mrs John Petchell, Riverton |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 31 |